Reimagining Halloween 2020 with Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks
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Fall has officially arrived and for many that means that the Halloween decorations can finally go up! We all know that Halloween will be a bit different this year and Sun-Maid is dedicated to being mom’s ally, by being there to provide better for you snacks that taste delicious, so moms don’t have to choose between her and her kids’ satisfaction! Plus, Sour Raisin Snacks already have a Halloween costume! These delicious golden raisins are “dressed up” to taste like candy so that moms and dads can feel more in control during this crazy season of candy and sugar overload! Taking the raisin up a level using sweet golden raisins, and simply adding a little sour pucker of natural fruit flavoring– that’s it! Nothing artificial, and it’s an entirely new flavor experience. They are available in sour flavors kids love; including blue raspberry, mixed berry, watermelon and strawberry. Cue the candy corn and caramel apples!
I have put together some fun and creative ways to keep Halloween safe this year but packed full of spooky thrills! My kids LOVE Halloween and I don’t want them to feel like we can’t celebrate. As we wait to find out what NYC announces for trick-or-treating guidelines, I thought it would be fun to start celebrating! Here are some of the things we will be doing.
1. PUMPKIN PICKING
These better-for-you smarter snack choices are a perfect treat to toss in your bag during all your fall festive outings! Whether you’ll be heading to the local farm to go pumpkin picking, taking a hayride through the pumpkin patch or venture out into the crazy corn maze, what better treat to refuel than with the nutritious Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks. We packed them in our bag when we went apple picking last week! So grab a box the next time you’re shopping at your local retailer, Walmart or Target if you are craving something that tastes like sour candy but are whole fruit with no added sugar. Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks are a better-for-you Halloween treat too!
2. BAKING
Another great way to start celebrating is by baking together. Yes, we are all back in the kitchen now that the weather is cooling off! And we couldn’t be more excited because pumpkin pie is our favorite! Just the smell of it baking makes me to happy! Here is a delicious recipe from GoodHousekeeping … Then all you need to do it add a handful (or more we aren’t judging!) of your favorite flavor Sun-Maid Sours! How yummy does that sound. You can also make a pumpkin or ghost shape out of them on top! Be creative and have fun… the kids will love it! Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks are the perfect Fall treat to add to all your favorite recipes.
3. PUMPKIN PARTY
If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit the best thing to do is pumpkin carving, am I right?! Ok, this is a fun Fall favorite and every year we pick a weekend in October to carve them. This year I wanted to make it even more special, so we invited a few neighbors (outside with masks on!), spread out on a large table outside and the kids had a blast! I know that carving pumpkins can be hard and mess so if you want to do something a bit easier you can put out paint and stickers for the kids! This is a great option for younger ones because they won’t need much assistance. How cute are these! Plus, I used Sun-Maid Sours as the treat and the kids devoured them. They just love the sweet golden raisins with a little sour pucker made of natural fruit flavoring! And I love them too!
4. HALLOWEEN CRAFT
No one loves crafting more than me, so I knew I had to come up with a creative Halloween craft this year… We love doing everything together so I didn’t want to do anything that is too complicated that the kids can’t help with! I always let them get their hands dirty too (so to speak!) The best way to do this is to give them their own jobs! Today we made these super scary spiders out of cookies and of course, Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks! All you need to do is lay out the materials and have the kids make their own! Being as creative as they want! We also took pre-made chocolate pudding and a bit of crushed up cookie then mixed in Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks for a delicious Halloween treat! I loved watching the kids make these delicious scary snacks! They got so into it!
5. SCAVENGER HUNT
Not sure if you’ll be able to go trick-or-treating? Don’t worry! Set up a fun and safe Halloween in your own backyard or even inside your apartment! All you need to do is arrange a fun Halloween themed items around the house and give the kids a list of all the things to find! Think Jack-o-lantern, Witches Hat, Ghost, Spider Webs… They’ll have the best time and a great way to sneak in a fun snack with Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks.
So, if you are wondering what treat to give out this Halloween you will not disappoint with these tasty treats because Sun-Maid Sour Raisin Snacks are fruit snacks the way nature intended! Taking the raisin up a level using sweet golden raisins, and simply adding a little sour pucker of natural fruit flavoring– that’s it! No added sugar, and nothing artificial. It’s an entirely new flavor experience ... like candy that’s sour yet sweet. Who would’ve thought a better-for-you fruit snack this tasty would come from something so simple? Sun-Maid snacks are made with whole fruit and give parents the confidence they need in choosing snacks that provide both great taste and nutrition for a happy & healthy family. For more than 100 years, Sun-Maid has stayed true to its roots with its commitment to whole-fruit, better-for-you products kids crave, and parents approve.
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